Country music website Whiskey Riff called it a “train wreck,” and wrote that Cyrus eventually appeared to be escorted off the stage after they turned the lights off on him. Cyrus addressed the performance on Instagram on Tuesday.

All the artists performing at Donald Trump's inauguration events, from Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean to Lee Greenwood and Rascal Flatts.

Greenwood, who has seen a resurgence in popularity through Trump’s campaign due to the President-elect’s use of his song, “God Bless the U.S.A,” showed off what he said was a limited-edition copy of the good book which features Trump’s name and “47th” president printed at the top along with the January 20, 2025 date.

After eluding to Carrie Underwood’s technical difficulties resulting in her singing an a capella version of “America the Beautiful” during the inauguration, Cyrus tried to soldier on and sing a part of “Achy Breaky Heart” before exiting the stage.

The president-elect danced along with Village People as his rally closed with a live performance of “Y.M.C.A.,” after Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood played.